COMMENDATIONS: Commends Katrice LaCour for his contributions in the Natchitoches Parish showcase on the occasion of Natchitoches Day at the state capitol
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes Katrice LaCour for his musical contributions during the Natchitoches Parish showcase at the state capitol. The document highlights his extensive career as a music educator, performer, and leader in Louisiana's music community, including his work directing orchestras and organizing all-state ensembles. As a commemorative measure, the resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves to publicly honor LaCour's achievements and dedication to music education.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Apr 1, 2026
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HCR23 Enrolled
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Mar 25, 2026
MINOR
The bill was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, which involves significant formatting cleanup and the addition of official signatures from the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate. The substantive policy content regarding the commendation of Katrice LaCour remains identical to the original text.
TECHNICAL
Removed the 'HLS' bill number and 'Original' status markers, and replaced them with 'Enrolled' status and official signatures from the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, indicating the bill has passed all legislative stages.
Reorganized the layout and line breaks throughout the document to match standard enrolled bill formatting, while keeping all legislative text intact.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2026
How they voted
37–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
Mar 24, 2026
D
Democratic12
91% Yea
R
Republican28
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jack McFarland
RRepublican
Co
Gabe Firment
RRepublican
Co
Jason DeWitt
RRepublican
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